Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today inaugurated the newly constructed bus stand at Theog, built at a cost of Rs.14.84 crore, and the APMC Fruit and Vegetable Market Complex at Shilaru, constructed at a cost of Rs.23 crore. Addressing a large public gathering, the Chief Minister said that the bus stand project, which ...
Solan: In a significant step towards strengthening academia-industry collaboration, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Himgiri Agri Solutions, Rohru, for the production of apple cider vinegar using technology developed by the university’s Department of Food Science and Technology (FST). The MoU was signed by Dr. Sanjeev Chauhan, ...
Shimla: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla inaugurated the 12th International Conference organized by the Him Science Congress Association in collaboration with the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)-Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Shimla, here today. Addressing the inaugural session, the Governor urged young scientists to embrace the use of Artificial Intelligence while also preserving and integrating ...
Solan: The Department of Food Science and Technology at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, in collaboration with the Ambuja Foundation, successfully organized a two-day hands-on training programme on ‘Processing and Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetablea’ at the University campus. The training was attended by 27 women trainees from Mandi district who ...
Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said the State Government was constantly striving to strengthen the rural economy and a potato processing plant would be set up in Una district at a cost of about Rs 20 crore. He said the support price would be soon declared for potato to strengthen the economy of ...
Shimla: The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Tabo in Lahaul and Spiti successfully concluded a fortnight-long outreach programme under the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India. The concluding event was held at Kaza in collaboration with Spiti Farms Producer Company and witnessed active participation from farmers and members ...
Solan: The Department of Environmental Science at Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, hosted a consultation meeting focused on the formulation of the State Human Development Report (SHDR) on Climate Change. The meeting aimed to gather insights for drafting a roadmap for climate-resilient human development in Himachal Pradesh. The session witnessed the ...
Solan: The Department of Environmental Science at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, in collaboration with the State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM), Shimla, organized a stakeholder meeting on ‘Enhancement of Dissemination System for Weather-Based Agroadvisory Services among Farmers.’ The meeting brought together key stakeholders from the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), New Delhi, ...
Shimla: Under the flagship of Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan 2025, an awareness camp on modern fruit cultivation techniques was organized by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kinnaur of Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan. The program was held in the scenic Chitkul village, the last inhabited village near the Indo-Tibetan ...
Solan: A team of 14 geologists from ONGC and Crain recently visited Kasauli’s Tethys Fossil Museum during a three-day field trip. The excursion was led by the Association of Petroleum Geologists (APG), Dehradun. Renowned geologist Dr. Ritesh Arya mentored the team throughout the visit. The main goal was to study the Tertiary rock formations—Subathu, Dagshai, ...
Guwahati: The annual Chalachitram National Film Festival, providing a dignified space for short features and documentaries with the central theme ‘Our Heritage, Our Pride’, will be organized on 25, 26 October at Jyoti Chitraban film studio premise in Kahilipara locality of the prehistoric city in northeast India. Organized by Chalachitram (www.chalachitram.in), a subsidiary of Vishwa ...
Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today launched border tourism activities at Shipki-La, a high-altitude 3,930 meters motorable mountain pass bordering India and China in tribal district of Kinnaur. Addressing a public meeting on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that at the border we have eased restrictions for the tourists to enjoy the ...
Moorang, Kinnaur: In a powerful demonstration of harmony between nature and innovation, the high-altitude village of Moorang in Kinnaur emerged as a model for sustainable Himalayan agriculture. As part of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan-2025, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kinnaur, under Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, organized a day-long training ...
Solan: Kasauli International Public School (KIPS), Sanwara, achieved remarkable success at the Open Shooting Championship held in Shimla from June 6 to 8, 2025. Eight talented students represented the school and brought home eight medals—three gold, three silver, and two bronze. Class 10 student Priyanshi Arora won gold in the 10m Air Rifle (Girls – ...
Solan: The Department of Food Science and Technology at Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, organized a special programme on Saturday evening to commemorate World Food Safety Day, observed globally every year on June 7. This year’s theme, ‘Food Safety: Science in Action,’ emphasized the role of scientific innovation and collective responsibility ...
